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TARAHUMARA WHITE SEEDED #FL741<br />

Grown by the Tarahumara tribe for their mostly white<br />

seeds, plants produce beautiful 8”-10” golden yellow<br />

flowers on tall plants. We are proud to offer this rare<br />

heirloom that may have originally been brought to<br />

Canada by Russian Mennonite farmers. Pkt $2.75<br />

TEDDY BEAR #FL724<br />

Beautiful 3”- 6” double, deep yellow blooms. Plants grow<br />

to only 18”- 24” tall, and the double blooms are very<br />

unique! This is a superb variety. Pkt $2.50 or 1 oz $5.00<br />

TIGER EYE MIX #FL743<br />

This mix is a stunning assortment of bronze, red,<br />

brown and yellow, and many are multicolored with an<br />

“eye” look. Medium to large flowers. Many blooms per<br />

plant make these some of the showiest flowers in the<br />

garden. Pkt $2.75<br />

TITAN #FL749<br />

Massive, record-setting flower heads have reached a<br />

fantastic 24” across in some areas. One of the largest<br />

you can grow, it also produces lots of really big seeds.<br />

Fun for the kids and adults as well. Pkt (10 seeds) $2.50<br />

YARROW<br />

Hardy Perennial. Sow fall or spring.<br />

PARKER’S VARIETY #FL795<br />

(Achillea filipendulina) This hardy yarrow has beautiful,<br />

feathery gray-green foliage and lovely flower clusters<br />

with many tiny yellow flowers. Makes a beautiful and<br />

long-lasting cut flower. An easy perennial to grow<br />

almost anywhere! Pkt (900 seeds) $1.75<br />

SWEET PEAS<br />

(Lathyrus odoratus) We offer a wonderful<br />

collection of old heirlooms and many are very<br />

fragrant. Plant in early spring, or whenever the<br />

weather is cool and moderate. Annual except<br />

as noted. Soak seeds 24 hours before planting.<br />

Sow in place in early spring into rich, moist<br />

soil. Plants thrive in the moderate conditions of<br />

spring, and tolerate some low temperatures.<br />

In most climates hot summer weather will put<br />

a stop to the blooming season. (25 seeds per<br />

Pkt) (Warning: The seeds, pods and plants are<br />

poisonous!)<br />

AZUREUS BLUE #SW160<br />

(L. sativus azureus) Brilliant azure-blue flowers about<br />

1 inch across, borne on semi-trailing or bush plants<br />

reaching about 2 feet in height. Really distinctive<br />

accent or container plant! This Chinese native tolerates<br />

heat much better than ordinary sweet peas. Pkt (10<br />

seeds) $2.75<br />

BEAUJOLAIS #SW134<br />

Gorgeous, large, fragrant blossoms are a rich, burgundy<br />

wine color, truly stunning. Pkt $2.50<br />

BLACK KNIGHT #SW103<br />

Dark purplish-maroon blossoms are nearly black!<br />

Introduced in 1898 by Henry Eckford, a pioneering<br />

sweet pea breeder. Very fragrant. Pkt $2.50<br />

BLANCHE FERRY #SW104<br />

Beautiful rose-red blossoms are blushed with white.<br />

Very profuse bloomer, sweet fragrance. The oldest<br />

American introduction, from 1889, was by D.M. Ferry &<br />

Co. and named after his daughter. Pkt $2.50<br />

BLUE REFLECTIONS MIX #SW147<br />

Superb blend of fragrant Reflection sweet peas in all<br />

shades of blue and white. Truly a market winner. Bred<br />

by Keith Hammelt! Pkt $2.50<br />

Chocolate Streamer Sweet Pea<br />

Old Spice Mix Sweet Pea<br />

Azureus Blue Sweet Pea<br />

Butterfly Sweet Pea<br />

Blanch Ferry Sweet Pea<br />

Black Knight Sweet Pea<br />

194 www.rareseeds.com

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